Big Cass was set for a big push in WWE, but due to behavioral issues and not following the script during an angle on SmackDown, he was released on June 19, 2018. He would go on to wrestle on the independent circuit using the name Caz XL, but due to alcohol and mental health issues, this didn’t go well. The lowlight came at WrestlePro show, where he tried to fight Joey Janela backstage, got punched by Pat Buck, and the police had to be called when he refused to leave the building.
However, after almost 18 months out of the spotlight, Cass returned in February 2021 for a Lariato Pro Wrestling show held at Toombs County Middle School in Lyons, Georgia. He’d be the surprise tag partner for Hernandez facing Luke and Perry Hawx, but beforehand he’d make the save for his former WWE tag partner Enzo Amore. Since then, he has competed in several singles matches on the indies and is believed to be in good health, both mentally and physically.
Now according to Inside The Ropes, he is set to debut for Impact Wrestling shortly. It is not known precisely when Cass will debut for Impact, but the promotion is holding their Rebellion pay-per-view tonight. The show is built a Winner Takes All match between Impact World Champion Rich Swann and the AEW World Champion Kenny Omega, so there are expected to be many extra viewers tonight, making it a good time for Cass to debut.
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